This volume investigates the defining political, social, and cultural currents of the 1971-1972 period through the curated lens of The Guardian's reportage and commentary. The editor, W.L. Webb, compiles a selection of the newspaper's most significant contributions, framed by an introduction from trade unionist Vic Feather. The work serves as a historical record, capturing the immediate reactions and analytical perspectives of contemporary journalists to the shifting landscape of early 1970s Britain and the wider world.

This collection functions as a dense, archival resource for researchers interested in the journalistic standards and topical concerns of the early 1970s. The framing suggests a specialist text intended for those seeking to understand the historical context of British media during this specific window of time.